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was very delighted at vs was much delighted at

The phrase 'was very delighted at' is correct and commonly used in English. On the other hand, 'was much delighted at' is not a standard construction in English. The use of 'very' to intensify the feeling of delight is more appropriate and natural.

Last updated: March 20, 2024

was very delighted at

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to express a high level of delight or happiness about something specific.
  • I saw your program last evening and I was very delighted at what I viewed. I don't beleive in race mixing and support limited integration not public schools but what a program. It instilled in white Americans what discrimination and seclusion are ...
  • Dec 13, 2012 ... The girl was born at Al Ain hospital to an Emirati parents and her father, Saud Al Niyadi said he was very delighted at the event. “I am really very happy for my daughter to be born on that date and at that time…I already have a ...
  • Oct 25, 2014 ... I used Apple Pay at a Walgreen's lately, and I have was very delighted at the experience. Okay I will we pretty giddy and amazed at the entire thing. But CVS and Rite Aid will regret this because there are a ton of Apple Pay ...
  • ... catch...one of his best i guess...and not one but two...he was very delighted at this achievement....others were still waiting...some wait till morning sunlight shines on them...my mamu gladly wraps his catch and makes a move back home when ...

was much delighted at

This phrase is not a standard construction in English.

  • %delighted%, She was delighted with the flowers you sent her. %delighted%, She was very delighted with my gift. %delighted%, She was much delighted at my gift. %delighted%, The traveler was delighted at the sight of a light in the distance.
  • The young Prince was much delighted at hearing this, and went immediately to inform the Malee's wife; after consultation with whom he determined that it would be more safe for him to retain his disguise and trust to the chance of a favourable  ...
  • ... was much delighted at his success. He often urged me to try my hand and eye, assuring me that I was not aware of the pleasure of a good hit. One day, when he was peculiarly pressing, I took up a pistol and asked him what I should aim at?
  • Apr 4, 2010 ... After many days had elapsed, a small island was discovered, called by the natives Purutea. A canoe came off, bringing a pig and cocoa-nuts. One of the natives ventured on board, and was much delighted at beholding the ...

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